{"product_id":"complete-front-end-clip-assembly-oval-beetle-1954-55","title":"Complete Front End Clip Assembly, Oval, Beetle, 1954-55","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the entire front end structure most Beetles end up needing during a serious restoration — offered here as a single, period-correct solution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf your car has suffered a front-end impact, corrosion, poor past repairs, or a combination of all three, this is exactly the area that gets replaced. Doing it piece-by-piece usually means mismatched panels, wasted hours, and alignment headaches. This kit eliminates that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFront Apron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSpare Wheel Well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSpare Wheel Complete Tray Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFront Quarter Front Repair Section – Left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFront Quarter Front Repair Section – Right\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTogether, these components form the entire structural and visual front section of the car, from the apron to the wheel well and forward quarter areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis isn’t just a bundle — it’s a restoration shortcut done properly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAll panels are designed to work together geometrically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCorrect shapes, stampings, and proportions for \u003cb\u003e1954–55 only\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eEliminates guesswork when mixing parts from different suppliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSaves you money compared to buying each panel separately\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost restorations at this level end up replacing all of these parts anyway. Buying them as a set simply makes sense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant installation note (read this)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis kit is NOT shipped assembled.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll panels are supplied loose and separate. This is intentional — and it’s better for you. Shipping assembled would compromise accuracy and increase shipping cost and damage risk greatly. Installing the panels individually allows you or your body shop to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eProperly align the front end to \u003ci\u003eyo\u003c\/i\u003eur specific body shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCorrectly set gaps, symmetry, and reference points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAvoid tension, distortion, or misalignment during welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAny professional restorer will prefer it this way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’re restoring an early Beetle and the front end isn’t perfect anymore, this is the one-and-done solution. Correct parts, correct era, and a better price than buying everything separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is the front end most early Beetles \u003ci\u003eactually need\u003c\/i\u003e — offered in one complete, discounted package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DKB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52255269585201,"sku":"111805501C","price":1145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4445\/2657\/files\/1_04a23584-db66-4492-8a95-23d49e76c140.jpg?v=1766936567","url":"https:\/\/dkbmetal.com\/products\/complete-front-end-clip-assembly-oval-beetle-1954-55","provider":"DKB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}